Williams College
Williamstown, MA
2,061
Students
54,932
Avg. Financial Aid
Most Selective
Admission Difficulty
14%
Acceptance Rate
Small town
Setting
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Williams College
Overview
Williams College is a Comprehensive institution located in Williamstown, MA, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
995 Main Street
Williamstown, MA 01267
United States
Williamstown, MA 01267
United States
Contact
Mr. Richard L. Nesbitt
Director of Admission
Email: admission@williams.edu
Phone: 413-597-2211
Fax: 413-597-4052
Director of Admission
Email: admission@williams.edu
Phone: 413-597-2211
Fax: 413-597-4052
Majors & Degrees
| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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| American Studies |
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| Area Studies Related |
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| Asian Studies |
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| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies Related |
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| Near And Middle Eastern Studies |
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| Women's Studies |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chinese |
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| Classics And Classical Languages |
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| Comparative Literature |
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| French |
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| German |
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| Japanese |
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| Russian |
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| Spanish |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Statistics |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Multi/interdisciplinary Studies Related |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Environmental Studies |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Religious Studies |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Astronomy |
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| Astrophysics |
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| Chemistry |
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| Geology/earth Science |
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| Physics |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology |
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| Economics |
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| Political Economy |
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| Political Science And Government |
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| Social Sciences Related |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Art History, Criticism And Conservation |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Music |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
8,593
Applied
1,253
Accepted
2,061
Enrolled
Female Admissions
4,538
Females Applied
615
Females Accepted
14%
Male Admissions
4,055
Males Applied
638
Males Accepted
16%
Applying
65
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay 2 recommendations |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | January 1st | April 7th | |
| Early decision plan | November 15th | December 15th | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | April 1st | May 15th |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 735 | 710 | 780 |
| SAT Math | 733 | 690 | 790 |
| ACT Composite | 33 | 31 | 35 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
55,140
Fees
310
Full-time student fees
14,500
Room & board
7,350
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
Financial Aid
54,932
Avg. Financial Aid Package
56,486
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
62,873
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
3,012
Avg. Loan Aid
51,773
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
100%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
100%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
2,061
Total Undergrad students
8%
International Students
86%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 12.91% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 8.23% |
| White or Caucasian | 51.38% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.1% |
| Asian | 12.66% |
| Two or more races | 5.62% |
| Other | 1.28% |
Gender
Male (52.74%)
Female (47.26%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 93% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Mountain Day, Winter Carnival and Claiming Williams
Mountain Day, Winter Carnival and Claiming Williams
Student Services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Baseball | No | Division 3 | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 3 | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
Division 1 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Squash | No | |
No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
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No |
| Water Polo | |
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No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 3 | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | |
No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Bowling | |
No | No |
| Crew | No | Division 3 | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 3 | No |
| Equestrian Sports | No | |
No |
| Fencing | No | |
No |
| Field Hockey | No | Division 3 | No |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 3 | No |
| Gymnastics | |
No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
Division 3 | No |
| Lacrosse | No | Division 3 | No |
| Rugby | No | |
No |
| Sailing | No | |
No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | |
Division 1 | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | |
Division 1 | No |
| Soccer | |
Division 3 | No |
| Softball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Squash | No | |
No |
| Swimming And Diving | No | Division 3 | No |
| Tennis | |
Division 3 | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 3 | No |
| Ultimate Frisbee | |
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No |
| Volleyball | |
Division 3 | No |
| Water Polo | |
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No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
364
Total Faculty
7:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 292
Part-time - 72
Male - 201
Female - 163